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G595 ULG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG595 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 163,518 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 152,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 152,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 273,484 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 267,674 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 267,674 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 242,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 235,234 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 230,020 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 226,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2016 214,459 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 213,821 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 212,905 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 211,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 209,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 208,022 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 200,538 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 200,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 194,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 184,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/plate fading

Pass 9 Jul 2007 170,817 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 155,076 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 155,056 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar fixing bushes

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G595 ULG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G595 ULG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G595 ULG registered?

G595 ULG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1999.

Is G595 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G595 ULG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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